Canadian federal election post

The fact that the Conservative candidate again didn't show up at tonight's all-candidates meeting demonstrated contempt toward voters & fellow candidates.

No candidate spoke about the need to have Canadian government ministries stop using X/Twitter, which would be easy 'low hanging fruit' showing how 'elbows up'can be more than momentary patriotic rhetoric.

See this list CDN ministries & departments on X here >> https://www.canada.ca/en/social.html
#yyj #cdnpoli

First hand/fingers tattoo done! Thank you so much R for the trust and the fun times learning you sat like a rock!! I hope your new little dragon lad gives you the best company!

Bookings for flash or custom tattoos available through Venue, forms, or email!

Another WIP~ just a sleepy fairy to ring in spring. Trying to figure out colours, getting there!

Some new #FoodPlant #seeds have arrived

Transplanted some of my #BokChoy & purple #tomatillo plants into larger pots. These starters are all being picked up this weekend by a few of my regular plant buyers here. There's some folks who get plants from me, every year

I have decided to reward the NDP with my vote for the good work they have done in this past minority government. The Liberals would never have moved forward with several very important policies without the supply and confidence agreement with the NDP. #cdnpoli #elxn2025 #yyj

From last Summer. At the BC Government House Music on the Lawns outdoor concert series.

With #Celtic #Scottish #musicians #friends in our local #Cookeilidh ( Cook - Kay - Lee ) band.

Cookeilidh has been delighting audiences for over 15 years with their high energy traditional, and modernized Celtic tunes. Comprised of 12-string guitar, electric bass, Irish flute, fiddle, bodhran, and vocals, they weave their own special blend of Trad with Attitude, Celtic Craic, and Pot O' Gold Folk!

Mixing the tunes of #Ireland and #Scotland, with a heaping spoonful of #Maritime flavour, and a dash of #Folk is their recipe for a modern day kitchen party!

Members and Instruments:

Dave Cook: Acoustic 12 String Guitar & Vocals
Woody Wilson: Irish Wooden Flute, Bodhran, & Bones
Tom Pogson: Electric Bass, Acoustic Bass & Vocals
Kim Cook: Fiddle, Percussion

#SilentSunday - early because I'm working tomorrow.

One of my 2 outdoor, covered, growing stations / #botanical babies nursery.

I just got excellent news. Our local #AbleSail Victoria program is opening up earlier this year! Our North Saanich Sidney location opens up for registrations in April. Our Oak Bay/Cadboro Bay location will open for registrations in mid-June. I'm so excited to get back on the ocean again & work on improving my #AdaptiveSailing skills.
I'd love to get my solo #sailing skills up to levels where I can enter to compete in future Mobility Cup regattas.

Here, there, everywhere, across #YYJ - so many loud road/building construction noises.
I forgot my earplugs at home today.
#SensoryOverload #AuDHD

There is a new article up on Sidewalking Victoria today. This time I am looking at the benefits of brick sidewalks over concrete ones. Have a read and let me know what your thoughts are on it!

#yyj #victoriabc #urbanism

https://www.sidewalkingvictoria.com/blog/2025/4/3/the-benefits-of-a-brick-sidewalk

If you're in the #Saanich / #VictoriaBC / #YYJ area - I'm putting this mint condition #hardcover #Batman #comic #book into my little free library this weekend. It's on Kamloops Ave. Look for the dinosaurs atop the LFL roof - it's also plastered in environmental & social justice/anti-fascist stickers.

So nice to have a green grocer that is backing Canada. Did some shopping this morning and a good variety of non-USA produce. Buying Canadian first, non-USA second.

Plus 10% off on Tuesday for seniors
#never51
#ElbowsUp
#yyj

Some of my past #PromoWork in #VictoriaBC.
From pro sports events to grassroots nonprofit for kids/teens to motorcycles store to grassroots climate action campaign.
2013-2014 around #YYJ.

Put your masks on.
Covid cautious N95 masks collage

Not much in the way of spring mushrooms in my area but I did spot a couple showy Lichenomphalia and a shy pixie cup in the background. #fungi #mushtodon #yyj #victoriabc